Rain Garden

Rain Garden

Our demonstration Rain Garden was created with support and a challenge from the Erb Family Foundation. This is first Rain Garden that Piet Oudolf has designed. We feel privileged to have it in Oudolf Garden Detroit on our Belle Isle.

Planting Designs

Quick Facts

Stormwater Practice Area3,803 square feet
Retention Zone Equivalent Water Depth8.2 inches
Retention Zone Volume1,873 cubic feet
Total Area0.25 Acres
Plant TypeVarietiesPlants
Forbs201,078
Grasses51,742
Trees and Shrubs1589
Total402,909
* As of March, 2023

Plant List

Other Rain Garden Resources